BBA//Fjeldco has experience in advising both domestic and international clients on a wide range of human resource matters, employment law, and immigration issues in Iceland. The firm’s expertise includes drafting employment agreements, securing residence permits for foreign employees, and navigating cross-border employment matters involving Iceland. The practice is co-led by Kári Ólafsson, who provides comprehensive employment law advice to clients ranging from small service companies to listed banks and insurance firms within the Icelandic market; and Thórir Júlíusson, who brings substantial expertise in handling employment law cases at all levels of the Icelandic court system.
Employment in Iceland
BBA//Fjeldco
Praxisleiter:
Kári Ólafsson; Thórir Júlíusson
Kernmandanten
Fly Play
VÍS
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- Advised Invisible Notes LLC with establishing an Icelandic subsidiary, advising on various employment law and immigration matters.
- Advised CEOs and board members of commercial banks, credit institutions, securities companies, other financial institutions, insurance companies, payment service companies and other regulated entities in relation to the FSA’s “fit and proper” qualification assessment process for CEOs and board members.
LOGOS
LOGOS, praised as a ‘go-to firm for Iceland employment matters’, assists clients with all aspects of employment law, such as employment contracts, restructurings, and disputes with employees and organisations. Under the leadership of Ólafur Eiríksson, the practice advises on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment issues, including employee remuneration schemes, work permits, claims of bullying, and whistleblowing cases. Described as a 'leading expert in employment law’, Eiríksson specialises in handling cases involving discrimination, unfair dismissals, and contract terminations.
Praxisleiter:
Ólafur Eiríksson
Referenzen
‘They have been my go-to firm for Iceland employment matters.’
‘Strong team in employment law, recommended for employers both in contract negotiations and disputes.’
‘Ólafur Eiríksson is a leading expert in employment law, extremely reliable, professional, knowledgeable and thorough.’
Kernmandanten
Arion Bank hf.
Eimskip Island ehf.
Icelandair hf.
Marel hf.
Rio Tinto Iceland
Rio Tinto International
Ripple Labs Inc.
Siminn hf.
Verne Global hf.
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- Advised a leading and international software and business management company in a case regarding a claim for unfair termination and discrimination due to race and gender.
- Advised an international crypto company regarding a claim for unfair termination due to claims regarding permanent establishment outside of Iceland.
ADVEL Attorneys at Law
ADVEL Attorneys at Law provides advice to foreign corporate groups with interests in Iceland, and offers immigration law services to large-scale industries. The firm also assists listed companies with compliance with employment law. Practice leader Stefan Þór Ingimarsson specialises in company law and corporate governance, with expertise in refinancing and reorganising Icelandic companies.
Praxisleiter:
Stefán Þór Ingimarsson
Kernmandanten
The Icelandic Government
atNorth
Hampidjan
Advania
Arion bank
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- Advised Brim hf. on a number of cases before the District Court in Reykjavik as well as the Court of Appeal concerning the legal status of fishermen.
Lex Law Offices
Lex Law Offices handles labour and employment law matters, offering expertise in due diligence, drafting employment agreements, and establishing terms of employment for employees and directors. The practice has also advised on compensation schemes, cases of harassment, and wrongful terminations. Practice leader Arnar Þór Stefánsson represents public entities, businesses, and individuals in matters related to administrative and employment law.
Praxisleiter:
Arnar Þór Stefánsson
Kernmandanten
CRI hf.
Bláfugl ehf. airline (Bluebird).
First Water Salmon from Iceland hf. (previously Landeldi hf.)
ADG ehf. (AERO Design Global)
Indie Holdings. S.A (Indie Campers Iceland ehf.)
EFLA hf.
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- Advised CRI hf.’s board of directors on the hiring of a new CEO for the company.
- Advised Bláfugl ehf. airline (Bluebird) in a lawsuit filed by 10 former pilots claiming damages from the company due to termination of employment contracts.
- Advised Indie Holdings S.A (Portugal) and its Icelandic subsidiary since the car rental first started operating in Iceland, incl. labour contracts and disputes.